51 Hya
51 Hya
51 Hya is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 51 Hya.
Located approximately 157.4 light-years from Earth, 51 Hya resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
51 Hya is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.78, 51 Hya sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.300.
Propriétés physiques
| Classe Spectrale | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Indice de couleur (B−V) | 1,300 |
Observation
| Magnitude Apparente | +4.78 |
| Magnitude Absolue | 1,36 |
| Distance | 157 ly |
Position
| Ascension droite | 14h 23,10m |
| Déclinaison | -27° 45,24′ |
Questions fréquentes
What type of star is 51 Hya?
51 Hya is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 51 Hya from Earth?
51 Hya is approximately 157.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 51 Hya with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.78, 51 Hya is visible to the naked eye.